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Laura Bassen

Spellbinders Holiday Blog Hop

December 4, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m joining Spellbinders for their holiday blog hop! You can check out all of the new holiday products HERE.Spellbinders-Tree Picking & Snowflake SnippetsMy first card features the Tree Picking die.
Spellbinders-Tree PickingI used alcohol inks on yupo paper for the background and added a sentiment from the Ho Ho Ho die set on glittered cardstock.
Spellbinders-Tree PickingThis next card features the Snowflake Snippets.
Spellbinders-Snowflake SnippetsAgain, I used alcohol inks for the background. I die cut the Snowflake Snippet die onto white glitter cardstock and embossed a sentiment from Jumbo Stripes.
Spellbinders-Snowflake SnippetsGiveaway!
To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to FIVE lucky winners. Please leave a comment on Spellbinders blog by Sunday, December 10th 11:59 pm EDT for a chance to win. The winners will be announced in the blog hop post on Spellbinders blog the following day.

You can also leave me a comment for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Spellbinders.
Blog Hop:
Spellbinders
Simon Says Stamp
Yana Smakula
Laura Bassen
Stephanie Low
Svitlana Shayevich
Sharyn Sowell
May Sukyong Park
Elena Salo


DieCember® Blog Hop

December 3, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their DieCember® Blog Hop.
SSS-Picture Book Tree Background & Evergreen CircleMy first card features the Evergreen Circle die. I die cut the evergreen image with a nested circle die and then using a slightly larger circle mask, blended distress inks onto the background.SSS-Evergreen CircleI embossed a sentiment from the Coolest Yulest stamp set and popped the panel up onto a Fog card base.
SSS-Evergreen CircleThis next card uses the same technique and features the Picture Book Tree Background die.SSS-Picture Book Tree BackgroundI used a Basic Rectangle die to die cut the Picture Book Tree image out and then masked a slightly larger rectangle using post-it tape to blend the distress inks onto the background.SSS-Picture Book Tree BackgroundHere’s a video to show you how I created these cards.
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Nichol Spohr
Nina-Marie Trapani
Amy Rysavy
Heather Ruwe
Kelly Latevola
Suzy Plantamura
Lisa Addesa
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Gayatri Murali
Virginia Lu
Lorraine Aquilina


Happy DieCember®!

December 1, 2017

Hello there & Happy DieCember®! The latest DieCember® release by Simon Says Stamp is now available and there is so much to love. I have a couple of project to share with you using a few of my faves from the release.SSS-DieCember 2017 ReleaseFirst up is a project featuring the new Picture Book dies. The Picture Book dies are some of my most favorite dies by Simon and I was absolutely giddy to see a Hippo, a Moose & a Polar Bear💗
SSS-Picture Book Hippo, Moose & Polar BearFor the background I partially die cut one of the larger Nested Circle dies to create a circle frame and blended distress inks behind using Candied Apple, Spiced Marmalade & Squeezed Lemonade.
SSS-Picture Book Hippo, Moose & Polar BearThe sentiment is also from the DieCember® release and is called the Script Miss You die.
SSS-Picture Book Hippo, Moose & Polar BearNext up is another fantastic new die! I LOVE this one. It’s called the Happy HB die.
SSS-Happy HBI kept this one really clean & simple adhering several strips of colored cardtsock in a row to show through the die cut letters of the Happy HB die. I used one of the Nested Circle dies to die cut the Happy HB die cut into a circle shape and popped it up over the colorful strips.
SSS-Happy HBThe colors of solid cardstock I use are: (top to bottom)
Amethyst Allure, Royal Purple, Doll Pink, Schoolhouse Red, Chilli Pepper, Orange Peel, Sunshine
SSS-Happy HBI’ll be sharing more projects in the next few days so stay tuned for the blog hops & giveaways!!
Check out the new DieCember® release below & thanks so much for stopping by!

SSS-Limited Edition Holiday Tag Kit

November 29, 2017

Hello! Have you seen the latest Limited Edition Holiday Tag Kit by Simon Says Stamp? I’ve created a few projects to share with you using the kit.SSS-Limited Edition Holiday Tag KitI created these tags using the Fanciful Tag dies that are included in the kit. I love the door flap that you can add to make the tag interactive. I added some images and sentiments from the Handmade Christmas stamp set included in the kit.
SSS-Limited Edition Holiday Tag KitI used several of the gorgeous pattern papers in the kit and added photos behind the door for a fun surprise.
SSS-Limited Edition Holiday Tag KitFor this next card I used the Snowflake stencil by Tim Holtz along with the Ranger Opaque White Texture paste included in the kit.SSS-Limited Edition Holiday Tag KitFor the sentiment I used one of the Heidi Swapp foil accent holiday stickers included in the kit.
SSS-Limited Edition Holiday Tag KitHere’s a video to show you how I created these projects.

For more information about the kit visit the Simon Says Stamp blog!
Leave me a comment for your chance to win a prize package!

Also wanted to announce the winner from my Altenew Markers Release blog hop.
Congratulations Louanne Collins!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-Scripty Notes

November 27, 2017

Hi there! Today I have a couple of projects over on the Mama Elephant blog featuring the Scripty Notes stamp set.Mama Elephant-Scripty NotesFor my first card I combined the Scripty Notes set with The Cat’s Meow.Mama Elephant-Scripty NotesI stamped the cats with Memento ink and colored them with Copics. Then I die cut a circle window into Soft Stone cardstock to frame the sentiment from the Scripty Notes set and added some sparkling clear sequins to finish it off.Mama Elephant-Scripty NotesFor my next card I used some sweet images from the Whimsical Winter stamp set. Mama Elephant-Scripty NotesI also used the Framed Tags-Hug it Out creative cuts for the red frame & brown tag. I colored the images with Copics and added a bit of ink blending on the background using Mermaid Lagoon & Blueprint Sketch.Mama Elephant-Scripty NotesThat’s all for today! Thanks so much for stopping by!


Lawn Fawn Cyber Week Exclusive Friends Forever

November 27, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp again for another exciting cyber week reveal. I’ve created a couple of projects featuring the fun new Friend Forever exclusive stamp & die set designed by Lawn Fawn.SSS/Lawn Fawn Exclusive-FRIENDS FOREVER Limited EditionMy first card uses the sweet little birdie images. I stamped several on a curve and colored them in non other than rainbow order:)
SSS/Lawn Fawn Exclusive-FRIENDS FOREVER Limited EditionI used the Card Curved Edge die on the striped pattern paper and the sentiment is also from the Friend Forever set.
SSS/Lawn Fawn Exclusive-FRIENDS FOREVER Limited EditionThis next card uses the Magic Color Slider dies by Lawn Fawn along with the sweet otter images from the Friend Forever set.SSS/Lawn Fawn Exclusive-FRIENDS FOREVER Limited EditionI used the Put a Bow on It die on white glittered cardstock and added a sentiment from the Winter Otter stamp set. I embellished it with some snowflake sequins & clear drops.
SSS/Lawn Fawn Exclusive-FRIENDS FOREVER Limited Edition
I have a video. It’s not a tutorial, but more me just chitty chatting about the new exclusive set and cards that I’ve made using images from it.


This is a shadow box from back in September that I made using the same otter images & santa hat that are also included in the Friends Forever set.
STAMPtember® Lawn Fawn 2017Like I mentioned in the video, not all of these images are in the Friends Forever set, but some are and these are just some ideas in ways that you might be able to use them and draw from sets that you already have. This next one is an oldie but I love that sweet mouse image that is also included in the new exclusive and it’s the perfect size for the Snow Globe Shaker.
SSS/Lawn Fawn-Merry ChristmouseThis is another older project using the same sweet mouse image and sentiment included in Friends Forever.
SSS/Lawn Fawn-Merry ChristmouseOne last throw-back. I used the sweet dachshund & scarf image that is also included in Friends Forever.
SSS/Lawn Fawn-Happy Howlidays

Check out the blog hop for even more amazing inspirationg!
Blog Hop:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Lawn Fawn Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Kristina Werner
Yana Smakula
Laura Bassen
Nichol Spohr

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Suzy’s Classical Christmas Watercolor Prints

November 26, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp in a blog hop to reveal Suzy’s Classical Christmas Watercolor Prints. I LOVE all of Suzy’s Watercolor Prints! They make the best little gifts for crafty friends. In fact my kids are always asking, “Mom, do you have any new Suzy’s Watercolor prints, yet?” They love them, too!SSS-Suzy’s Classical Christmas Watercolor PrintsFor this card I simply colored one of her new Classical Christmas Watercolor Prints with Copics and turned it into a shaker card.
SSS-Suzy’s Classical Christmas Watercolor PrintsI created the frame using one of the Basic Rectangle dies. Then I used foam tape strips to create the shaker and filled it with Sparkling Clear Snowflake Sequins.
SSS-Suzy’s Classical Christmas Watercolor PrintsWant to see some more fabulous inspiration using Suzy’s new Classical Christmas Watercolor Prints? Hop along to see more:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Suzy Plantamura
Kathy Racoosin
Kelly Latevola
Yana Smakula
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-Lion Dance

November 24, 2017

Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the new Lion Dance stamp set.Mama Elephant-Lion DanceFor the background I blended distress inks on the Hillside Cover die. I stamped the images from Lion Dance with Memento ink and colored them with Copics then I used the coordinating dies to cut them out and popped them up with foam tape. Mama Elephant-Lion DanceCheck out the Mama Elephant blog stop see more inspiration using the Lion Dance set. Thank so much for stopping by!

Purple Onion Designs-Holiday Sale

November 23, 2017

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of Purple Onion Designs projects from their new “Twas The Night Before Christmas Collection.Purple Onion Designs-'Twas The Night Before Christmas stamp collectionMy first card features the Pine Tree Farm for the background, Yule for the snowman and Essential Holiday Greetings for the sentiment.
Purple Onion Designs-YuleI stamped the Pine Tree Farm on both the card base and the panel. Then I die cut the oval window into the panel and popped it up over the background so that it blends in but also frames the sweet Yule Snowman. All images were stamped with Memento & colored with Copics. I masked the trees with a post-it note and blended Mermaid Lagoon on the background.
Purple Onion Designs-YuleMy next card features the Pine Tree Farm again for the background and then Red & Clause for the images. The sentiment is also from the Essential Holiday Greetings set.
Purple Onion Designs-Red & ClausHow adorable are these sweet furry critters? I absolutely love Stacey Yacula’s designs. I found it worked great for me to apply EZ Mount foam to my stamps so that I could use them with my MISTI to get a great impression.
Purple Onion Designs-Red & Claus

The Purple Onion Designs Holiday sale starts this Friday, November 24, 2017 and runs through
Friday, December 8, 2017. All stamps are 25% off, including all stamps in the sale category.

Mama Elephant-Lovely Piggies

November 20, 2017

Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the adorable Lovely Piggies stamp & coordinating die set.Mama Elephant-Lovely PiggiesI used the tiny heart arrow image to stamp the background with Winter ink. Then I stamped & colored the imaged with Copics. I used the Framed Tags-Hug It Out dies for the border & sentiment.
Mama Elephant-Lovely PiggiesCheck out the Mama Elephant blog to see more inspiration using this sweet new Lovely Piggies stamp set. Thanks so much for stopping by!